The Recovery and Management (RaM) Group

ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Post Covid Syndrome (PCS) can be chronic conditions. Even if great improvements are made, there may be a time when some extra support or advice may be helpful.

Additional life stresses, illness, or falling back into old habits can happen to anybody and may cause a setback in your symptoms. This can be a scary time, often made worse by a lack of support or not knowing where to turn.

The Recovery And Management (RaM) Group

The Recovery and Management group is run on a bi-monthly basis, and is open to anybody who has previously received treatment from our service and has now been discharged. It aims to provide a setting for individuals to meet and network with other people who have the same types of symptoms, and to offer an avenue to access support for their condition without having to be re-referred to the service.

The sessions are open and there is no need to inform us if you plan to attend. There is no obligation for you to attend any of the sessions; you may want to attend one or two, or even all of them; this is completely your choice. Some people may find it beneficial to simply be aware of the available support if they did need it. The only requirement of your attendance is that you have previously received care under our service.

You need not be suffering a setback at the time, although this group can be helpful to those who are. Some people may wish to use the group as a social support session.

All sessions will be facilitated by staff members of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Post Viral Fatigue service. All sessions are run on a Wednesday afternoon, approx. every 8 weeks, and are held on-line, to help with pacing and fatigue management.

Information about the forthcoming topic and a link to the on-line meeting is sent out in the week before the group if you have requested to be put on the mailing list.

A full programme should soon be available but please let us know if you have any ideas for topics/ speakers as we are always looking for contacts and inspiration!

What happens in the group?

Each session will last for 90 minutes, with a break halfway. Sometimes we focus on symptom management, other times may be dedicated to poor support, sharing experiences, ideas and resources. Some sessions, we may have a guest speaker to come and talk about relevant topics. Some of the topics that have been included in sessions, among many more, are;

Pacing
Sleep hygiene
Pain management
Complementary therapies
Diet and Nutrition
The Perrin’s technique
Employment and Benefits
Yoga
Qi gong

Many people find that the chance to build relationships with others who have similar symptoms helps to reduce the isolation they feel as a result of their illness. This group aims to provide a safe space for you to do this.

During this time, members of the clinical team will be available to answer questions or discuss any queries that you may have regarding your condition or the service.

Your attendance at this session does not mean that you continue to be under the care of the service. If you require more intensive support from us, we will require a re-referral from your GP.

Upcoming Recovery and Management group sessions

4th June 2025: 2.00pm – 3.30pm Topic Peer support, visitor from Fibro support group

6th August 2025:: 2.00pm – 3.30pm Topic TBC

1st October 2025: 2.00pm – 3.30pm Topic Peer support

3rd December 2025 2.00pm – 3.30pm Topic Christmas quiz

Further information

If you would like further information about the Recovery and Management group, please contact the service. If we are unable to answer your call, please email or leave a message with your details and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Please note: that the support we are able to give during these sessions will be brief and advisory; we will be unable to provide individual treatment sessions at this time. If you require immediate assistance or help, please contact your General Practitioner.